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Skomakarnibbå (The Shoemaker's Crag) at 700 meters is a distinctive mountain south of the Jøsenfjord in Hjelmeland, Ryfylke, that can be viewed in profile from the National Tourist Route Ryfylke (Rv 13) between Vadla and Vindsvik. The mountain's name has its origins in an old saga.

Skomakarnibbå is a great place to walk to. The walk starts at the car park before the farm buildings at Hagalid. The path, which goes through varied and attractive terrain, is 7 kilometres long, climbs 450 metres and is steep in parts. Wet bog-area before you get to mount Øksnafjellet where you can enjoy the view. 2,5 hours each way.

On a clear day there are fantastic views of the mountains, fjord and islands from the viewpoint at Skomakarnibbå.

Suitable footwear, walking sticks and fitness are essentials for this walk. You should not attempt to go out on Skomakarnibbå itself.

Jøsenfjorden is a side fjord next to Boknafjorden in the middle of Ryfylke in Rogaland. The fjord extends about 27 km from Hjelmeland/ Nesvik and in to Førrebotn. On both sides of the fjord there are mountains up to 700 meters.
From time immemorial...

The National Tourist Route Ryfylke through Ryfylke, which opened in 2011, is one of the longest of Norway’s 18 National Tourist Routes. The route through Ryfylke – from Oanes by the Lysefjord to Hårå in Røldal – is 183 kilometres long and travels Rv. 13...

The third big-wall peak in Ryfylke, after Kjerag and Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock). You're guaranteed a sense of dizzying awe on the Skomakarnibbå with its overhang down to the Jøsenfjorden 700m below. In addition, you're treated with a great view over the Ryfylkearchipelago. A hiking-classic that draws thousands of visitors every year.